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Merchant's Retreat
Mevagissey

£593 - £1560 per week
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The stylish sitting room offers stunning views of the harbour.

The stylish sitting room offers stunning views of the harbour.

Tuck into a hearty meal with a view!

Tuck into a hearty meal with a view!

Sit in the window seat and enjoy a cuppa while watching the boats bob by.

Sit in the window seat and enjoy a cuppa while watching the boats bob by.

Pour a glass of your favourite drink and graze on some nibbles.

Pour a glass of your favourite drink and graze on some nibbles.

The kitchen is modern and stylish, perfect for cooking up a storm!

The kitchen is modern and stylish, perfect for cooking up a storm!

Wake up to stunning views every morning.

Wake up to stunning views every morning.

Tuck into coffee and pastries in the morning.

Tuck into coffee and pastries in the morning.

The Merchant House is the perfect base to return to after days out.

The Merchant House is the perfect base to return to after days out.

The house is full of charming traditional features.

The house is full of charming traditional features.

Pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the stylish surroundings.

Pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the stylish surroundings.

Original artwork remains on show as a quirky added feature.

Original artwork remains on show as a quirky added feature.

The Grade II listed house is perfectly positioned to enjoy the view.

The Grade II listed house is perfectly positioned to enjoy the view.

The feature fireplaces add charm to the rooms.

The feature fireplaces add charm to the rooms.

Rustle up a hearty breakfast in the modern kitchen.

Rustle up a hearty breakfast in the modern kitchen.

Cook a meal with local ingredients and enjoy as a family.

Cook a meal with local ingredients and enjoy as a family.

The utility area has a sink and fridge freezer.

The utility area has a sink and fridge freezer.

Sip a fresh coffee to start the day.

Sip a fresh coffee to start the day.

Tuck into the comfortable bed after a busy day of exploring.

Tuck into the comfortable bed after a busy day of exploring.

Spend lazy mornings in the comfortable bedroom.

Spend lazy mornings in the comfortable bedroom.

Wake up and discuss the day's plans over coffee.

Wake up and discuss the day's plans over coffee.

Drift off after a memorable day spent with family or friends.

Drift off after a memorable day spent with family or friends.

There are two single beds perfect for adults or children.

There are two single beds perfect for adults or children.

The twin beds offer flexible sleeping arrangements.

The twin beds offer flexible sleeping arrangements.

The gorgeous bathroom offers a luxurious slipper bath.

The gorgeous bathroom offers a luxurious slipper bath.

Open the blinds to the sea glistening in the morning sunshine.

Open the blinds to the sea glistening in the morning sunshine.

The window seat is the perfect reading spot.

The window seat is the perfect reading spot.

Watch the boats on the serene waters in the harbour.

Watch the boats on the serene waters in the harbour.

Wander down for a morning dip in the harbour.

Wander down for a morning dip in the harbour.

There is a handy en suite for getting ready each morning.

There is a handy en suite for getting ready each morning.

Unpack your suitcase in the handy wardrobe.

Unpack your suitcase in the handy wardrobe.

The stylish en suite has a shower perfect for washing off sandy toes.

The stylish en suite has a shower perfect for washing off sandy toes.

Why not take a boat trip and see if you can spot any dolphins?

Why not take a boat trip and see if you can spot any dolphins?

Stroll into the village and explore the shops and cafes.

Stroll into the village and explore the shops and cafes.

The house is ideally located to explore the village on foot.

The house is ideally located to explore the village on foot.

Enjoy a meal at a harbourfront restaurant.

Enjoy a meal at a harbourfront restaurant.

There is a plethora of shops to explore in the village.

There is a plethora of shops to explore in the village.

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Welcome to Merchant's Retreat, a beautifully restored Grade II listed property nestled in the heart of the charming village of Mevagissey, renowned for its vibrant harbour and as the second largest fishing port in Cornwall. This traditional Cornish merchant house, lovingly restored by its devoted owners, artfully blends original features with contemporary luxuries, crafting the quintessential holiday retreat. As you step inside, you are immediately captivated by the timeless charm of this historic home. The cosy living room, with its inviting furnishings and exquisite period details, beckons you to relax and unwind. The modern marble-top kitchen diner, a chefs dream, boasts brand-new fixtures and fittings, perfect for cooking up gourmet meals with the freshest local seafood. The top room is a relaxing sanctuary, featuring a stunning portrait window that frames breathtaking views over the bustling harbour, where colourful fishing boats land their daily catch. The property also includes a luxurious family bathroom with a roll-top slipper bath, ideal for soaking with your favourite drink after a day of exploration, and a tastefully designed en suite shower room for added convenience.

Mevagissey’s vibrant harbour is a hub of activity, where you can indulge in culinary delights at pop-up food huts and local restaurants offering a tantalising array of menus, many showcasing the finest locally caught fish. Wander through the historic smuggler pubs, steeped in rich maritime history, or take a scenic stroll to the nearby bays, leading you to the stunning Caerhays Castle, the hidden Vault Beach, and the enchanting golden Roseland Peninsula. Experience the perfect fusion of history and modern comfort at Merchant's Retreat, your idyllic sanctuary in Cornwall.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

Double

Bedroom 2

Twin

Bedroom 3

King

Entrance

door from street level into hallway, with stairs to first floor and from ground level doors to:

Kitchen/dining room

electric oven and hob, dishwasher, under counter fridge, Belfast sink, table and six chairs.

Drawing room

sofa, stairs lead to first floor sitting roiom and bedroom 1.

Utility room

washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, Belfast sink, storage cupboards.

Bedroom 1

double bed, wardrobe.

Bathroom

roll top slipper bath with shower attachment, basin and WC.

Sitting room

two sofas, Smart TV, harbour views, landing area with stairs leading to:

Bedroom 2

twin beds, hanging rails.

Bedroom 3

king size bed, wardrobe, harbour views.

Shower room

shower enclosure, WC and basin.

Additional information

due to the location, you are unable to park near the property, so it can only be accessed on foot, therefore it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Willow Carpark is a 7 min walk to your property. You can pay for a weekly pass upon arrival. Property is set over three levels with cottage staircases within, sitting room on first floor. WiFi.

 
 

Merchant's Retreat is a beautiful house with lovely views of Mevagissey Harbour. The house is tastefully decorated in keeping with it's history and age. The bedrooms are comfortable and spacious and beautifully decorated while keeping many period features. The bathrooms are located on the first and second floors and again are modern with pretty decor. The kitchen is modern and very well equipped. The house is located on a hill overlooking the harbour and is only a few minutes walk downhill via the road or steps to the many cafés, shops and food trucks. The road is narrow and was busy at times, but this didn't bother us during our stay. There isn't a parking space near the house, so after stopping briefly to drop our cases outside on arrival, we parked our car in the carpark at the entrance to Mevagissey where we paid a weekly rate for our stay, it was very convenient and well organised.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.

August 2024

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Holidays in Mevagissey

Stay in Mevagissey and you’ll be perfectly placed to explore all that the south coast of Cornwall has to offer. Take a ferry trip to Fowey, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan or spend a day at the beach at the nearby Pentewan Sands.

Best known for its harbour and fishing boats, Mevagissey still boasts as being part of Cornwall’s thriving fishing industry. Fresh fish can even be bought from the hut on the harbour wall, located a short stroll from the village aquarium, once the lifeboat station. Wander around the harbour area, with its narrow streets, fascinating shops and galleries and recall its smuggling history, or just relax in the bars and restaurants and coves and on nearby beaches.

There is a ferry boat which runs from end of April to beginning of October from Mevagissey to Fowey three or four times a day (don’t miss the return journey!) – journey time about 35 minutes. You may be lucky and spot some playful dolphins!

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Mevagissey Harbour is nestled into the south coast, traditional cottages overlooking the bobbing boats.

Mevagissey Harbour is nestled into the south coast, traditional cottages overlooking the bobbing boats.

Stroll along Mevagssey Pier and enjoy far-reaching views across the sea.

Stroll along Mevagssey Pier and enjoy far-reaching views across the sea.

It’s a difficult decision…

It’s a difficult decision…

The working harbour is busy and thriving throughout the year.

The working harbour is busy and thriving throughout the year.

Be mesmerised by the stunning views overlooking Mevagissey Harbour and village.

Be mesmerised by the stunning views overlooking Mevagissey Harbour and village.

Walk the South West Coast Path from Mevagissey to Pentewan and you’ll be amazed by the views along the way.

Walk the South West Coast Path from Mevagissey to Pentewan and you’ll be amazed by the views along the way.

Local fisherman can be seen regularly leaving the harbour to fish out of Mevagissey.

Local fisherman can be seen regularly leaving the harbour to fish out of Mevagissey.

Try your hand a fishing along the pier and see what you can catch.

Try your hand a fishing along the pier and see what you can catch.

Meander along the harbour front, sit and relax in the sun and watch the boats bringing in the catch of the day.

Meander along the harbour front, sit and relax in the sun and watch the boats bringing in the catch of the day.

Wander through the winding streets of Mevagissey; choose Cornish gifts as a memento of your time in Cornwall.

Wander through the winding streets of Mevagissey; choose Cornish gifts as a memento of your time in Cornwall.

Elevated above the harbour, the beauty of the village can really be appreciated.

Elevated above the harbour, the beauty of the village can really be appreciated.

Boats from across Cornwall visit the harbour at Mevagissey.

Boats from across Cornwall visit the harbour at Mevagissey.

Mind your step as you walk along the harbour, boats are attached along the edge of the wall.

Mind your step as you walk along the harbour, boats are attached along the edge of the wall.

People visiting the quaint fishing village can enjoy admiring the boats, including the traditional wooden boat, in the harbour.

People visiting the quaint fishing village can enjoy admiring the boats, including the traditional wooden boat, in the harbour.

Why not enjoy the short stroll to nearby Portmellon for a beach day?

Why not enjoy the short stroll to nearby Portmellon for a beach day?

Beaches near Mevagissey

Situated on the south coast, which is known for its balmy weather and beautiful blue seas, you won’t be short of beach days during your stay in Mevagissey.

Portmellon beach – Just over the hill from Mevagissey lies the pretty village of Portmellon with its perfectly sheltered, sandy beach. At low tide, you’ll find a fantastic stretch of sand ready and waiting for beach games, while high tide sees the waves lapping mere feet from the road.

Pentewan beach – A wonderfully large expanse of white sand that’s just down the road from the bobbing boats of Mevagissey, Pentewan is a stunning spot for some sunbathing and sea-bathing. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities for watersports, with windsurfing, kayaking and sailing all popular options.

Polstreath beach – Also known as Mevagissey beach, this pretty cove is a short coastal walk from the harbour of Mevagissey. The climb down might be on the steeper side but you’ll be rewarded with perfect swimming conditions and stunning views.

Gorran Haven beach – Alongside the gorgeous sandy beach at Gorran Haven, which is only a few miles from Mevagissey, you’ll find lots of lovely pubs and cafés where you can rest and refuel after a day in the waves.

Places to visit

Things to do in and around Mevagissey

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Walks around Mevagissey

There are some wonderful walks in and around Mevagissey, especially if you take the coastal path. You can head south to Gorran Haven, a small fishing village with a beautiful beach, just two miles from Mevagissey. Alternatively, if you travel north, you can head towards Pentewen, another small village with a lovely beach. From Pentewen, you can take the trail through the woods, or if you prefer, you can hire a bike from Pentewen to explore the woodland on wheels.

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Events

Mevagissey Shanty Festival

The Mevagissey Shanty Festival showcases shanty and accapella groups from all over the UK. The event begins at 7pm on the Friday and will continue on the Saturday at 11am. The main stage at Mevagissey Activity Centre also features a Cornish beer festival.

11th - 13th October 2024

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Mevagissey Feast Week

Celebrated since 1754, Mevagissey Feast Week is a celebration of food, music, dance and more. With a host of colourful events being held throughout the week, this is a festival not to be missed!

23rd June - 29th July 2024

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What our guests say...

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Merchant's Retreat is a beautiful house with lovely views of Mevagissey Harbour. The house is tastefully decorated in keeping with it's history and age. The bedrooms are comfortable and spacious and beautifully decorated while keeping many period features. The bathrooms are located on the first and second floors and again are modern with pretty decor. The kitchen is modern and very well equipped. The house is located on a hill overlooking the harbour and is only a few minutes walk downhill via the road or steps to the many cafés, shops and food trucks. The road is narrow and was busy at times, but this didn't bother us during our stay. There isn't a parking space near the house, so after stopping briefly to drop our cases outside on arrival, we parked our car in the carpark at the entrance to Mevagissey where we paid a weekly rate for our stay, it was very convenient and well organised.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.

 
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